| BOLIVIA | ||
| Number of inhabitants | 9,138,000 | |
| Number of architects | 5,265 | |
| Index of architects per inhabitant | 0.576‰ | |
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Admittance
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| Establishing of education standards or recognition of study plans | Yes | ||||
| Regular supervision by an independent body | No | ||||
| Relevant authorities | MINISTERIO DE EDUCACIÓN, CULTURA Y DEPORTE (Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports); COMITÉ EJECUTIVO DE LA UNIVERSIDAD BOLIVIANA (Executive Committee of the Bolivian University) | ||||
| Recognised educational centers | 1. Bolivian University System: FACULTIES OF ARCHITECTURE of the following UNIVERSITIES: MAYOR DE SAN ANDRÉS, MAYOR PONTIFICIA S.FRANCISCO XAVIER DE CHUQUISACA, MAYOR DE S.SIMÓN, TÉCNICA DE ORURO, GABRIEL RENÉ MORENO, CATÓLICA BOLIVIANA (in La Paz, Sta. Cruz de la Sierra and Tarija); 2. FACULTIES OF ARCHITECTURE of the following private UNIVERSITIES: NTRA.SRA. DE LA PAZ, FRANZ TAMAYO, DEL VALLE (in Cochabamba, Sucre and Trinidad), CENTRAL, AQUINO, PRIVADA BOLIVIANA, PRIVADA DE STA.CRUZ DE LA SIERRA, BOLIVIANA DE INFORMÁTICA. | ||||
| Duration of studies | 5 years | ||||
| INTERNSHIP |
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| Compulsory | No | ||||
| Is it structured and recorded? | No | ||||
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| EXAMINATION |
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| Compulsory examination by an external authority to the education | Yes | ||||
| Examining body | (for private universities): Vice-minister of Superior Education, Culture and Technology | ||||
| TITLE GRANTED |
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| Academic title | LICENCIADO EN ARQUITECTURA (Bachelor of Architecture) | Authority that grants the academic title | The Universities | ||
| Job title | ARQUITECTO (Architect) | Authoriry that grants the job title | The Executive Committee of the Bolivian University, Ministry of Education | ||
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| Professional practice |
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| Regulated profession | Yes | ||||
| Inscription in register compulsory | Yes | ||||
| Registering entity | COLEGIO DE ARQUITECTOS DE BOLÍVIA (Architects' Association of Bolivia) | ||||
| Law regulating profession | Act 1373 of 13 Nov.92 on Architectural Professional Practice, Supreme Decree 25905 of 15 Sept. 2000 | ||||
| Additional notes | Also the Organic Statute and Regulations of the Colegio de Arquitectos de Bolivia. | ||||
| ARCHITECT'S COMPETENCES |
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| Description | Design of buildings, structures, installations. Feasibility studies, drafting of technical documentation related to the designs, supervision and co-ordination of the construction. Urban and regional planning and development, design of urban infrastructure, landscape design. Appraisal services, consulting and technical expertise. | ||||
| MECHANISM CHECKING LICENSE TO PRACTISE |
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| Description | The local Colegio de Arquitectos (Architects' Association) registers its member's project in order to garantise that it has been elaborated by a licensed architect, and at the same time to protect his intellectual property rights. | ||||
| ARCHITECT'S LIABILITY |
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| Description | Civil responsibility for damages and prejudices caused to other persons by the malpractice. | ||||
| Source | Act 1373 of 13 Nov.92 on Architectural Professional Practice, Supreme Decree 25905 of 15 Sept. 2000, Bolivian Civil Code, Code of Ethics and other regulations. | ||||
| INSURANCE |
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| Compulsory | No | ||||
| Description | |||||
| FEES |
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| Does a fee scale exist? | Yes | ||||
| Compulsory | Yes | ||||
| Recommended | No | ||||
| Published by | Colegios de Arquitectos (Architects' Associations) | ||||
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| CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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| Compulsory | No | ||||
| Is it audited? | No | ||||
| Organising body/ies | Colegios de Arquitectos (Architects' Associations), Universities, other public or private bodies. | ||||
| Description | The Universities impart postgraduate and master studies, the Colegio de Arquitectos de Bolivia fosters congresses, meetings and seminars. Other public or private bodies organise seminars, courses and forums. | ||||
| CODE OF ETHICS |
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| Does it exist? | Yes | ||||
| Constituting body | Professional Ethics Court of the Colegio de Arquitectos de Bolivia (Architects Association of Bolivia). | ||||
| OTHER PROFESSIONALS INVOLVED IN THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS |
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| Are there others who may legally provide similar services to architects? | No | ||||
| Title | Competences | ||||
| Other professionals in the provision of architectural services | |||||
| Title | Competences | ||||
| INGENIERO CIVIL (Civil Engineer) | Projects of structures. | ||||
| INGENIERO ELÉCTRICO Y ELECTRÓNICO (Electric and Electronic Engineer) | Projects of electric, electronic and communication installations. | ||||
| INGENIERO SANITARIO (Sanitation Engineer) | Projects of sanitation, sewerage and hydraulic elements. | ||||
| TÉCNICO SUPERIOR EN CONSTRUCCIÓN (Superior Technitian in Construction) | Control of works, support to the architect in the co-ordination and supervision of the construction. | ||||
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL BODIES |
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| Name of body | Competences | ||||
| COLEGIO DE ARQUITECTOS DE BOLIVIA (Architects Association of Bolivia) | |||||
| Foreign architects |
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| Can a foreign architect practice independently? | Yes | ||||
| LAW/S REGULATING PRACTICE |
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| The General Labour Act of 12 Aug. 1948, Suprem Decree of 2 Feb. 1937, General Migratory Rules, Supreme Decree 24423 of 29 Nov. 1996, Act 1373 on Architectural Professional Practice of 13 Nov. 1992, Supreme Decree 25905 of 15 Sept. 2000. | |||||
| REQUIREMENTS |
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| Origin 1 | (all origins) Diploma in architecture, inscription in register, contract for services, residence in Bolivia. | ||||
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| Origin 3 | |||||
| PROCEDURE |
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| Recognition of the Diploma by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports or the Bolivian University and getting the "National Provision Title", inscription in register at the Colegio de Arquitectos de Bolivia. | |||||
| EXPENSES |
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| Sworn translation of the documents, "National Provision Title" aprox. (330$) registering fees (aprox. 1350$). | |||||
| DOCUMENTATION |
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| Origin 1 | (all origins) Recognised Diploma in Architecture, the "National Provision Title", contract for services, residence certificate. | ||||
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| Origin 3 | |||||
| If foreign architects are authorised to work independently, what type of collaboration with national architects is recommended? | There are three options: free association, accidental partnership or limited liability partnership. | ||||
| In the event that foreign architects are not authorised to work independently, what is the stipulated formula of collaboration with national architects? | |||||
ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| Only temporary registering in the National Register of Architects (at the Colegio de Arquitectos de Bolivia), limited to the duration of the contract. | |||||
| Useful addresses | |
| COLEGIO DE ARQUITECTOS DE BOLIVIA Casilla 8779, Av. 16 de Julio 1479, Edificio San Pablo, piso 19, of. 1906 La Paz Tel: 591-3-330003 Fax: 591-3-331666 e-mail: cena_cab@cotas.com.bo URL: www.arquitectosbolivia.org |
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